Finnish after etching

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Hi I am new here and to blade making,I made my first pattern welded blade. I made a letter opener for a friend. I did a raindrop pattern and got a real nice pattern .my problem is after etching I can't seem to get a nice bright Finnish to really show the pattern. Etched in ferric Chloride and rinced in baking soda and water ,then washed with windex.polished with a soft cloth but still looks streaky with thr etch still on it. Just wondering how some of you polish your blades after etching?
 
Ya I tried a fine steel wool. There just seems to be this fine film that won't come off no matter how long I polish it I ll take some pictures later and see if I can post them here.
 
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